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Mika Paananen1, Anne Karhu2, Hannu Savolainen2
1Department of Psychology, University of Jyväskylä, Jyväskylä, Finland.
International Journal of Developmental Disabilities
|March 2, 2023
Summary
Finnish schools use Check-in/Check-out (CICO) for behavior support, but fewer students receive it than expected. Educators find CICO acceptable, though its effectiveness varies for students needing academic support.
Area of Science:
- Education
- Psychology
- Special Education
Background:
- Inclusive education aims for all pupils, including those with disabilities or behavioral issues, to participate in mainstream classrooms.
- Positive Behavior Support (PBS) offers tiered interventions, requiring educators to provide individualized support.
- Check-in/Check-out (CICO) is a widely adopted PBS strategy for intensive individual behavior support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the implementation of CICO in Finnish PBS schools.
- To identify pupil demographics receiving CICO, focusing on those with disabilities or specific pedagogical needs.
- To assess educators' perceptions of CICO's acceptability and effectiveness in inclusive settings.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of CICO support utilization in Finnish PBS schools.
- Examination of pupil characteristics, including identified needs and disabilities.
- Evaluation of educators' social validity and experienced effectiveness ratings for CICO.
Main Results:
- CICO was most prevalent in early grades (1-4) and primarily utilized for boys.
- The number of pupils receiving CICO was lower than anticipated, suggesting it's often a secondary support.
- Social validity of CICO was high across all groups, but perceived effectiveness was lower for pupils needing academic support.
Conclusions:
- Finnish schools may have a high threshold for implementing structured behavior support like CICO.
- Despite high acceptability, CICO's integration appears limited, potentially hindering its full benefit.
- Recommendations are provided for teacher education and refining the Finnish CICO model for better inclusivity.
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